Jeep Cargo Carrier

I had been complaining for some time about the lack of storage in my jeep, so my wife was nice enough to get this cargo carrier as a Christmas present for me.

Overall, I like it alot. It holds quite a bit of weight, and is large enough to hold any thing I can throw onto it (holds 500 lbs)

One downside is that it is large and heavy, so storage is a problem. Also, since I have a 31" spare tire, the tailgate won't open with this carrier on (this is a problem with my oversize spare, not the carrier).

Erin (my better half) purchased it from Quadratec (link here Hidden Hitch Class III Basket Carrier - Quadratec ). The shipping was speedy, but the packaging was very poor (you can see from the photos).

Price was $159 plus shipping.

Here is the quadratec description:

Attach or remove in seconds. Made of durable black powder-coated steel, this beauty can handle up to 500 lbs. of gear. Perfect for campers, hunters or hauling garden equipment. One model attaches any standard 2" opening receiver hitch with supplied parts. No drilling or modifications required.
Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Product Details
Receiver Hitch is sold separately.Attach or remove in seconds. Made of durable black powder-coated steel, this beauty can handle up to 500 lbs. of gear. Perfect for campers, hunters or hauling garden equipment. One model attaches any standard 2" opening receiver hitch with supplied parts. No drilling or modifications required.

Description
# 500 lbs. capacity
# 61.5" L x 25.5" W x 5.5" H
# 11" L Drawbar (2" square)


# Features & BenefitsCan be shipped via courier
# Extremely lightweight
# Powdercoated finish
# New attractive design